Business English Vocabulary You Need to Know
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Duration: 60 minutes
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to use a variety of business English vocabulary words and phrases in context.
Materials:
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Whiteboard or blackboard
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Markers or chalk
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Handouts with vocabulary exercises (included below)
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Audiovisual resources (optional)
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Procedure:
Warm-up (5 minutes)
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Begin the lesson by asking students about their experiences with business English and why they believe it is important to learn vocabulary related to this field.
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Discuss the role of effective communication in the business world and how vocabulary plays a crucial role in understanding and being understood.
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Introduction to Key Vocabulary (10 minutes)
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Introduce a list of key business English vocabulary words and phrases related to various business scenarios. Examples:
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Negotiation terms: win-win, bargaining power, compromise
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Presentation phrases: outline, key points, visuals
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Job interview vocabulary: qualifications, skills, references
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Email communication: attachment, forward, reply
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Business idioms: think outside the box, cut corners, in the red
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Write the words and phrases on the board, along with their definitions or explanations. Encourage students to ask questions and provide examples if they have any.
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Vocabulary Practice (15 minutes)
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Distribute handouts with vocabulary exercises or use online resources if available.
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Ask students to complete the exercises individually or in pairs, focusing on using the new vocabulary in context.
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Monitor their progress and provide assistance as needed.
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Group Discussion (15 minutes)
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Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a business scenario (e.g., negotiating a contract, giving a presentation, conducting a job interview).
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Ask each group either to read the dialogues to become familiar with these expressions in context or to create their own dialogue or role-play based on the assigned scenario, using as many vocabulary words and phrases as possible.
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Encourage creativity and active participation within the groups.
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After the role-plays, have each group present their dialogue to the class. Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Real-Life Application (10 minutes)
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Engage the class in a discussion about real-life situations where the vocabulary they learned would be applicable.
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Encourage students to share personal experiences or stories related to business English vocabulary.
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Discuss the importance of adapting vocabulary usage to different business cultures and situations.
Wrap-up and Reflection (5 minutes)
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Summarize the key points covered in the lesson and review any challenging vocabulary words or phrases.
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Have students reflect on their learning experience and ask them to identify at least three new words or phrases they plan to incorporate into their business English communication.
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Provide additional resources (websites, books, etc.) for self-study and vocabulary expansion.
Extension Activities (optional):
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Encourage students to read business articles or watch TED Talks related to their field of interest and identify new vocabulary words.
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Create a vocabulary-building competition where students can earn points for correctly using the target vocabulary in written or spoken communication.